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Parenting Young Children

Taking care of a child in their first years of life is one of the most rewarding and challenging times in the life of a parent. As a parent, it is easy to feel overwhelmed or to get the impression that things are getting out of control when you have a young child.

However, with the right knowledge and the right tools, parenting young children can become the most pleasant experience.

You can create life lasting memories with your child simply by understanding your child's physical and psychological development and interacting with them accordingly. Of course, play is an important element in parenting young children and in teaching them various life lessons. But while taking care of your child, make sure you also take care of yourself.

At Playgroup NSW, we understand that parenting young children is an entirely new experience to many parents and carers. In this section you will find a collection of useful information, tips and tricks to help you bond with your child.

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Dealing With Competitive Parenting

Kinderling Kids Radio

Are you dealing with competitive parenting? Here are some tips that can come in handy whenever you feel you are in a parenting race with other parents.

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How To Survive The Christmas Silly Season With Your Children

Kinderling Kids Radio

For children, Christmas can be overwhelming, tiring and fun - all at the same time. There is an entire ritual that occurs on Christmas and that children are not yet familiar with.

Holidays can be intense for children, as everything is new to them: the Christmas tree, gifts, Santa Claus, guests… It is easy to see how emotions and moods can escalate quickly. So here are a few ideas to get you and your child in ship-shape for the holiday season.

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Infographic: Your First Steps into Early Childhood Education & Care

Starting Blocks & Playgroup NSW

For first-time families, it is hard to know when to start considering and planning for their baby’s first step into early childhood education and care.

Starting Blocks, ACECQA’s family focused website, in association with Playgroup NSW, has developed a fun infographic to help new families prepare for their child’s learning journey.

This illustrated journey places strong emphasis on play-based learning and encourages families to consider their local playgroup. Playing games, singing, talking and laughing together at home and at playgroup is a special time that helps create a unique bond and encourages children to learn, use their imagination and develop a variety of skills.

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Potty Training Time? Go Nappy-Free Easily With These Methods

Kinderling Kids Radio

There is no such thing as a “right age” to potty train your child. Whether you decide to go nappy-free at 18 months or four years, the best decision is whatever suits you and your child. Postponing it for too long, however, can limit your child’s independence. When you decide to turn nappies into history, these tips may come in handy.

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Toy Safety Checklist: How Do You Know What Toys Are The Safest For Your Child?

Playgroup NSW

Toys are important for your child’s development. They are fun and interesting, and can help your child to develop a wide variety of skills.

There are a lot of toys that can be dangerous to a child, especially if they are not age-appropriate or if they are made from potentially harmful materials. As a parent, you can evaluate your child’s toys by going over some simple steps to make sure they don’t present safety issues.

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